If there is no way to avoid a fee, they should just bake it into the rent price. They just look petty by charging it separately. I’m also surprised by the need

If there is no way to avoid a fee, they should just bake it into the rent price. They just look petty by charging it separately. I’m also surprised by the need for a cashier’s check. I’ve needed those on occasion for a security deposit to move in, but monthly rent was also accepted with a simple personal check.